PATF Awarded Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) Grant

We are pleased to share that Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) has been awarded an Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) grant.  The $700,000 AFP grant, provided by the… [ Read PATF Awarded Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) Grant ]

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Understanding Loans: Part 3 – Loan Terms and Conditions Matter!

This blog post is the third in a three-part series. Read Part 1: How Loans Work and Part 2 – Know This Before Taking Out Any Loan.  In the first two parts of… [ Read Understanding Loans: Part 3 – Loan Terms and Conditions Matter! ]

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Understanding Loans: Part 2 – Know This Before Taking Out Any Loan

This blog post is the second in a three-part series. Read Part 1: How Loans Work and Part 3: PATF Loan Terms Matter. If you must make an important purchase (for something you… [ Read Understanding Loans: Part 2 – Know This Before Taking Out Any Loan ]

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Credit: What is it, why is it important, and how do you manage it?

We talk a lot about credit around here at PATF. After all, we extend loans for assistive technology. But what exactly is credit? And why does your credit score matter? And once… [ Read Credit: What is it, why is it important, and how do you manage it? ]

Teaching Your Kids the Importance of Financial Education and Developing a Healthy Relationship with Money

We are highlighting mothers of PATF who have children with disabilities, as part of our ongoing efforts to increase awareness of disability representation within our organization. Bonaia Rosado is a Senior… [ Read Teaching Your Kids the Importance of Financial Education and Developing a Healthy Relationship with Money ]

Empowering Children With Disabilities Through Advocacy and Education

We continue to feature mothers of Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) who have children with disabilities, as part of our ongoing efforts to increase awareness of disability representation within our… [ Read Empowering Children With Disabilities Through Advocacy and Education ]

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A Family’s Adapted Van Makes Traveling Much Easier and Safer

Drew is seven years old, loves bright lights and music, and enjoys good food. And she needs plenty of room to roll around while playing at home. Drew was born… [ Read A Family’s Adapted Van Makes Traveling Much Easier and Safer ]

PATF AWARDED 2023 EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION (EIFLE) AWARD

We are excited to announce that Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) has been awarded the 2023 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award from the Institute for Financial Literacy. On… [ Read PATF AWARDED 2023 EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION (EIFLE) AWARD ]

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Understanding The Federal Debt Limit Debate

There are many stories in the news lately about the federal debt limit and many discussions about whether it should be raised and what the consequences of raising or not… [ Read Understanding The Federal Debt Limit Debate ]

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Dive into PATF’s New Financial Education Publications

We have published two new editions of our fully accessible financial education guides – Cents and Sensibility: A Guide to Money Management, 7th Edition and the Educator Companion Manual, 2nd… [ Read Dive into PATF’s New Financial Education Publications ]